Shi, Leiyu. <br/><br/>
Health services research methods / 
Leiyu Shi. 
 - 2nd ed. 
 - Clifton Park, NY :  Thomson/Delmar Learning,  c2008. 
 - xvii, 481 p. :  col. ill. ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Scientific foundations of health services research -- Conceptualizing health services research -- Groundwork in health services research -- Research review -- Secondary analysis -- Qualitative research -- Experimental research -- Survey research -- Evaluation research -- Design in health services research -- Sampling in health services research -- Measurements in health services research -- Data collection and processing in health services research -- Statistical analysis in health services research -- Applying health services research. 
<br/><br/> "Written with an emphasis on health services delivery and management, Health Services Research Methods balances classic and current models and methodology. It showcases approaches to measuring the relevant structure, process, and outcome variables that can be used to address efficiency and equity issues in health care services delivery. Emerging health services research tools and skills are included, as well as implications for practice."--BOOK JACKET 
<br/><br/><br/>eng 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781428352292  TZS 191,862/= 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Medical care<br/>Public health<br/>Health Services Research<br/>Data Collection<br/>Research Design.<br/>Statistics as Topic
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>362.1072 SHI